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“Cumberland Gap” is an Appalachian folk song that likely dates to the latter half of the 19th century and was first recorded in 1924. The song is typically played on banjo or fiddle, and well-known versions of the song include instrumental versions as well as versions with lyrics. The song’s title r...
[Verse 1]
Lay down, boys, and take a little nap
Snow knee-deep in Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap's a devil of a place
Couldn't find water to wash my face
[Verse 2]
Me an' my wife an' my wife's pap
Walked all the way from Cumberland Gap
Pretty little girl, if you don't care
I'll leave my demijohn a-sittin' right there
[Verse 3]
If it ain't here when I get back
I'll raise hell in Cumberland Gap
[Verse 4]
Lay down boys, and take a little rest
We'll all wake up in a whippoorwill's nest
Cumberland Gap was written by Jamie Stewart.
Cumberland Gap was produced by Fallings Out Brose.
Xiu Xiu released Cumberland Gap on Tue Feb 23 2010.